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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Nukara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradain defends it nicely.
Bradain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nukara. Nukara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Nukara moves into the clinch.
Bradain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nukara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bradain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nukara moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukara.
Nukara looking for a takedown.
Nukara stops a takedown attempt from Bradain.
Buko Nukara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andoni Bradain.
Bradain has a couple of punches blocked by Nukara.
#T1#
Bradain is looking to break free of the clinch but Nukara has double underhooks. #TD#
Nukara pulls Bradain into guard.
#SUB#
Nukara working for a triangle but Bradain defends it easily.
Bradain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Nukara looking for a guillotine here but Bradain defends easily.
Bradain stopping the sweep attempt from Nukara.
Bradain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nukara works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bradain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nukara has Bradain pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradain wants to control from the top but Nukara keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bradain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradain.
Bradain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradain shoots in for a double leg but Nukara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nukara shoots in for a takedown but Bradain shows good takedown defense.
Bradain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nukara.
A right-left combo lands from Bradain.
Bradain connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Bradain.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bradain can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Nukara drags the fight down to the ground.
Bradain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nukara has momentary wrist control but Bradain slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradain throws a strike but Nukara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bradain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradain can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Nukara wants to pass the guard but Bradain is keeping the position.#SU#
Nukara gets to his feet. Bradain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bradain stuffs the takedown.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradain lunges at Nukara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nukara's hand.
Nukara throws a head kick that misses.
Bradain shoots in looking for a takedown but Nukara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bradain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Bradain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nukara was covering up waiting for the punch and Bradain finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nukara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andoni Bradain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bradain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nukara's head backwards.
Nukara is looking to clinch but Bradain is avoiding it.
Bradain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradain lands the left hand.
Bradain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Nukara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradain connects with a looping right hand.
Nukara is looking to clinch but Bradain is avoiding it.
Nukara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nukara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradain tries to avoid it but Nukara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradain to the ground. Bradain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andoni Bradain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Nukara gets a clinch. #TD#
Nukara manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradain trying to control but Nukara is working from the bottom.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nukara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradain.
Bradain throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
Bradain lands a couple of digs.
Bradain postures up and lands a big shot to Nukara's brow. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bradain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bradain jabs Nukara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradain jabs Nukara right on the nose. Nukara blinks but takes it well.
Bradain lands a jab to the head.
Nukara has a takedown stuffed.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bradain shoots in for a takedown but Nukara shows good takedown defense.
Nukara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nukara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buko Nukara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nukara tries for a takedown but Bradain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nukara's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradain defends well and Nukara ends up having to push Bradain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nukara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nukara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bradain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradain cracks Nukara with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##CL#
Nukara gets a clinch.
Bradain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Nukara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nukara tries to clinch
and Bradain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradain. That snapped Nukara's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Bradain. No joy for Nukara on that attempt.
Nukara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradain connects with a jab.
Bradain moves out of range of the strikes.
Nukara shoots in but Bradain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Nukara counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Bradain is trying to push Nukara away but Nukara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradain is looking for a takedown.
Nukara is pressed up against the cage. Bradain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nukara down to the mat. Nukara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bradain catches Nukara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradain scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Bradain drives through with a takedown into Nukara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Nukara manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bradain trying to control the position but instead, Nukara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradain into the cage.
Nukara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradain avoids it.
Bradain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andoni Bradain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nukara closes the distance and clinches.
Bradain is trying to stall.
#TD#
Nukara jumps guard.
Bradain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nukara's head.
Nukara has his hands on Bradain's head, controlling the position.
Bradain lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradain is in close to Nukara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
Nukara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Nukara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bradain. No joy for Nukara on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bradain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buko Nukara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Nukara as Bradain shoots in.#CL#
Nukara forces Bradain back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nukara manages to break the clinch.
Nukara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukara takes one to the side of the head.
Nukara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradain stuffs the takedown attempt from Nukara. Nukara gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bradain misses the shot to the body.
Bradain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nukara moves forwards but Bradain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bradain cracks Nukara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bradain.
Bradain connects with a body shot.
Donk. Bradain catches Nukara right on the button with a cross.
Bradain punishes Nukara's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradain lands with a good body shot.
Bradain lands a jab to the nose.
Nukara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buko Nukara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nukara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bradain as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Bradain.
Nukara needs to keep his hands up - Bradain had a free shot at his head there.
Bradain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bradain.
Nukara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nukara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradain as he avoids it easily.
Bradain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Bradain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Bradain misses.
Nukara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bradain.
Andoni Bradain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Bradain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nukara's guard.#ES#
Nukara has his feet on Bradain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradain scores with a punch to the head.
Buko Nukara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukara throws a nice looking combination but Bradain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andoni Bradain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andoni Bradain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Kajima pushes him off.
Gomez closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kajima to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kajima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gomez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kajima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kajima is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kajima to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kajima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Kajima wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kajima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard but Kajima has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kajima breaks from Gomez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kajima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kajima raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gomez is just holding on here. Kajima manages to take his back.
Even with his hooks in, Kajima manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gomez tries to break free.
Kajima is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Kajima avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kajima is hanging on to Gomez's back as he tries to escape.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Gomez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kajima.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez rolls, trying to escape but Kajima keeps control of the position.
Gomez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kajima's guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kajima working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
Kajima pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Kajima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gomez has his hands on Kajima's head, controlling the position.
Kajima postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Kajima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gomez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kajima escapes and throws Gomez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kajima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomez!
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neru Kajima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kajima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Kajima getting side control.#SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neru Kajima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kajima trying to control the pace.
Kajima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kajima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kajima thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Kajima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Kajima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kajima on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Kajima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Kajima eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Kajima is controlling well.
Kajima trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.
Gomez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kajima manages to pass to mount!
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Kajima maintains control.#T2#
Gomez tries to hold on but Kajima postures up.
Kajima looking to ground and pound but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Kajima controlling from mount.
Gomez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kajima controlling his opponent.
Kajima blocks Gomez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kajima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gomez wants to control but Kajima is having none of it.
Gomez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kajima. What's that going to do exactly?
Kajima looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Kajima throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.
Kajima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kajima is continuing to stall.
Gomez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kajima biding his time, controlling Gomez.
More stalling from Kajima.
Kajima avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kajima just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kajima throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gomez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kajima's arms. #SUB2#
Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Kajima.
Kajima throwing sloppy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kajima throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kajima thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neru Kajima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kajima is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kajima keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kajima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kajima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kajima holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kajima seems keen to control Gomez's posture.
Kajima keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kajima is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kajima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez is trying to keep Kajima in close.
Gomez wants to control the position but Kajima says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Kajima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kajima winds up and cracks Gomez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kajima is working away from the top position though.
Kajima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Kajima gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kajima circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kajima takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Kajima lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Kajima has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gomez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kajima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Kajima working for a submission but Gomez is keeping him at bay.
Kajima misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gomez tries to hold on but Kajima pushes him away.
Gomez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kajima. What's that going to do exactly?
Gomez wants to control but Kajima is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kajima working for a guillotine from mount but Gomez is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Gomez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kajima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kajima throws some wild stikes that Gomez manages to avoid easily.
Gomez tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Kajima has taken his back. #T4#
Gomez trying to control the hands but Kajima breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Kajima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez tries to break free.
Kajima avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands.
Kajima just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Kajima looking to break Gomez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kajima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kajima has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gomez trying to control the hands but Kajima breaks the grip.
Ronny Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neru Kajima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomez is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neru Kajima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kajima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neru Kajima!
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